Overview
Why do we need Anti-Harassment Associate Certification training?
The University of West Florida community has a stake in maintaining a safe and respectful environment to work and learn. Preventing and remedying discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence on our campus is essential for staff and faculty to be productive and for students to live and learn to their full potential. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to have the full cooperation and assistance of all employees to provide a workplace and academic environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Intersections: Preventing Harassment and Sexual ViolenceHarassment & Discrimination Prevention is a comprehensive training program that provides essential information that employees need to know about what constitutes unlawful discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, and sexual violence in the workplace and academic settings. This UWF training is mandatory for all university employees and must be completed every two years.
The training is presented in two parts. Part One examines Title VII, the law that protects individuals from age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, and veteran status-based discrimination and harassment. The training explores strategies to prevent discrimination and harassment, provides practical examples taken from case law based on workplace situations, and provides the tools to make a difference in the workplace and academic environment. Part Two focuses on Title IX, the law that protects students and employees from sex-based and gender-based discrimination and harassment, which includes sexual violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and differential treatment based on gender. This section defines key Title IX terms and protections, differentiates between appropriate and inappropriate behavior, explains employees’ roles and responsibilities, provides information on how to file a complaint, how to obtain interim measures, and where to go to receive support services. Additionally, Supervisory employees are required to complete a training segment outlining their responsibilities as supervisors.
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Instructions
Step 1
Search for "SCOOP" in MyUWF, and click on the link. You should see the "Knowledge WorkerAnti-Harassment Associate" certification under "Roles and Certifications." . Please note: T The CKW AHA training is only available to individuals who have been "claimed" by a department. If you do not see this section, or if you cannot access SCOOP, please email email helpdesk@uwf.edu.
Step 2
Proceed with each module in by clicking the order listed. Please note that LawRoom will list several other modules for you that you may be interested in taking. Look for these two in particular for the CKW certification:link.
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Step 3
As you complete a section, a checkmark will appear on SCOOP. (It may be up to an hour after you’ve completed the module.) Once all 4 of the requirements are met, the Lawroom training is complete and you click through the "Acknowledgement of Responsibilities," you will have completed the training, and the certificate icon will change colors from gray to blue and /green. In addition, the role under Roles, a link titled "Certified Knowledge WorkerAnti-Harassment Associate" will appear below the certification information. This link provides information on all authorized Anti-Harassment Associates. Once that happens, you're all set! The Guide icon next to the role will take you to the CKW Guide, which will be a handy reference for you throughout your career at UWF.
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Other References
University Policy P-13.08 Prohibition of Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
University Policy P-14.02 Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Violence, Gender-Based Discrimination and Retaliation
UWF Equal Opportunity Programs Services (EOP)
UWF Title IX Office
FAQs
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| title | What if I don't do it? | Who needs training? How often? |
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In 2013, this training became mandatory for all university employees and must be repeated every two years. |
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Please visit SCOOP to take this training. For more details, please see the "Instructions" section above.Your access to systems will be removed, and you will be unable to perform job duties that require this access. |
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It is recommended you set aside at least an hour and a half two hours to complete all components of the training if you intend to do it all at once. You may choose to just do one module at a time if you prefer. (Your certification will be reflected as "Partially Complete" on SCOOP until all sections are finished.) We strongly recommend completing the skills assessment in one session. |
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You need a computer or laptop with access to the Internet. The online training modules have videos, so headphones or speakers are required. |
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The quiz is designed to transfer important knowledge to you, not stump you and make you retake it. You will have to get the right answer before you proceed to the next question, but don't worry, you will be helped along the way. |
| Sounds like an awful lot of information. Will I be able to view it again? |
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| You can revisit the modules and the quiz if you like. |
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Two options are: MVDA Reader and Zoom Text. MVDA is available as a free download. |
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Each employee must sign in and take the online modules and quiz individually to get the credit, so no group training sessions are provided. Offices may find value in having employees work on the certification at the same time, however. Internal discussions with staff about the material may provoke changes to internal processes. |
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| The only browsers that we've found to be incompatible for parts of the training are Safari, Internet Explorer (IE) and Edge. Chrome is suggested. |
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